I have had good results with the BH 68 grain and was considering trying the 69 SMK. Has anyone found that the 69 grain performs better. I have held off so far because I always thought that a 69 grain would need at least a 1/8 twist.
69 grain or 68 grain (Rem. sps Tactical 223)
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Re: 69 grain or 68 grain (Rem. sps Tactical 223)
I shot the 69 SMK on top of 25.2 grains of H4895 and made little knots @ 100 yds and it was a good load out to about 700
I shot the 69 SMK on top of 25.2 grains of H4895 and made little knots @ 100 yds and it was a good load out to about 700
Re: 69 grain or 68 grain (Rem. sps Tactical 223)
no the SPS Tactical is a 1:9 twist, im shooting the 77 SMKs right now, its not so much the weight of the bullet as it is the length of the bullet that determines what twist you need.
no the SPS Tactical is a 1:9 twist, im shooting the 77 SMKs right now, its not so much the weight of the bullet as it is the length of the bullet that determines what twist you need.
Re: 69 grain or 68 grain (Rem. sps Tactical 223)
My boxes of Sierra 69 grains say 7" - 10" TWIST BBLS ONLY.
The most recent Sierra Reloading Manual, the 5th edition, still says 7-10 for the 69 grain and the 77 and 80 grain need 7" to 8" twist. That is why I am not in the market for a 1:9 twist Remington rifle. I have a bunch of 80 grain bullets. They are a single load proposition because they do not fit in the magazine, but for slow fire they are great.
But, that's my two cents worth.
My boxes of Sierra 69 grains say 7" - 10" TWIST BBLS ONLY.
The most recent Sierra Reloading Manual, the 5th edition, still says 7-10 for the 69 grain and the 77 and 80 grain need 7" to 8" twist. That is why I am not in the market for a 1:9 twist Remington rifle. I have a bunch of 80 grain bullets. They are a single load proposition because they do not fit in the magazine, but for slow fire they are great.
But, that's my two cents worth.
Re: 69 grain or 68 grain (Rem. sps Tactical 223)
The 69 grn Sierras should shoot well in your 1 X 9 twist barrel. I have shot 75 and 77 grns bullets in my 1 X 9 twist barrel with no problems.
The 69 grn Sierras should shoot well in your 1 X 9 twist barrel. I have shot 75 and 77 grns bullets in my 1 X 9 twist barrel with no problems.
Re: 69 grain or 68 grain (Rem. sps Tactical 223)
Im the same way as SFC....i shoot the 77s only now out of my 1:9 SPS Tac. It hammers to
23.2 Benchmark (this is over recommended max so work up to it)
Win Brass neck sized
77 SMK
Winchester SR primer
just kissing the lands...running about 2720 out of the factory barrel....I run the 223 AICS mags so i can load them i tad longer.
Im the same way as SFC....i shoot the 77s only now out of my 1:9 SPS Tac. It hammers to
23.2 Benchmark (this is over recommended max so work up to it)
Win Brass neck sized
77 SMK
Winchester SR primer
just kissing the lands...running about 2720 out of the factory barrel....I run the 223 AICS mags so i can load them i tad longer.
Re: 69 grain or 68 grain (Rem. sps Tactical 223)
I shoot 75 and 77 grn with my 1 X 9 twist barrel with no problems.
I shoot 75 and 77 grn with my 1 X 9 twist barrel with no problems.
Re: 69 grain or 68 grain (Rem. sps Tactical 223)
I agree with deadly, the 69 shoot well in a 1:9, I can do the 75s in my police with a 1:9. However, I cannot do the 77s
I agree with deadly, the 69 shoot well in a 1:9, I can do the 75s in my police with a 1:9. However, I cannot do the 77s
Re: 69 grain or 68 grain (Rem. sps Tactical 223)
The 69 gr SMKs shoot great in all my 1:9 AR barrels. Actually it's the most accurate bullet I've come across for 1:9. It is noticeably more accurate than the 68 grain (Hornady bullet, right?), for me at least. About 5/8 MOA vs 1 MOA out of stock Bushy and RR 16" barrels, so maybe not that big of a difference, depending on your needs.
I feel like I've heard other people say the same thing. The 69 grain SMKs seem to be the bees knees for 1:9 twists.
The 69 gr SMKs shoot great in all my 1:9 AR barrels. Actually it's the most accurate bullet I've come across for 1:9. It is noticeably more accurate than the 68 grain (Hornady bullet, right?), for me at least. About 5/8 MOA vs 1 MOA out of stock Bushy and RR 16" barrels, so maybe not that big of a difference, depending on your needs.
I feel like I've heard other people say the same thing. The 69 grain SMKs seem to be the bees knees for 1:9 twists.
Re: 69 grain or 68 grain (Rem. sps Tactical 223)
The 69s shoot great out of my sps. 20 inch 1/9. I haven't gone to anything heavier yet, but for what I use it for I really haven't needed to. I bet if yours shot the 68s it will like the 69s as well. I vote buy a couple boxes.
The 69s shoot great out of my sps. 20 inch 1/9. I haven't gone to anything heavier yet, but for what I use it for I really haven't needed to. I bet if yours shot the 68s it will like the 69s as well. I vote buy a couple boxes.
